The Very Idea
1929, English. Directed by Frank Craven & Richard Rosson.
The author of a book on eugenics attempts to prove his theories by having his childless sister and her husband adopt the child of a “physically superior” chauffeur and housemaid, leading to comedic complications when the parents refuse to give up their child.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 15 September 1929
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William LeBaron
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The Very Idea runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
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The Very Idea isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 September 1929. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Very Idea?
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Who directed The Very Idea?
The Very Idea (1929) was directed by Frank Craven and Richard Rosson and stars Frank Craven, Sally Blane, Hugh Trevor.